Research Proposal Administrator I

Job Summary Contributes to the overall proposal submission process by assisting faculty with the proposal preparation process including the drafting and building of proposal budgets, filling out all required internal as well as external forms, preparing applications for electronic Proposal Routing Approval Form through the faculty's department and college. Assists with budget revisions as well as other proposal related duties as determined by the Office of Research and Economic Development (ORED). Serves as the University's liaison between the sponsor and university personnel in the proposal review and submission process. Reviews proposals using independent judgment against institutional guidelines, sponsor requirements, and applicable regulations. Identifies deficiencies and provides guidance to faculty on resolving the issues; and submits proposals to sponsors. Contributes to the overall proposal submission process by assisting faculty with the proposal preparation process. Assists with the Proposal team's proposal routing system statuses to make sure we are in compliance with month-end reporting and close-out process. Prepares and completes all required internal and external forms. Prepares applications for internal proposal routing system through the faculty's department and college. Assists with budget revisions as well as other proposal related duties as determined by the Office of Research. Collaborates with the Office of Research personnel to ensure that proposal submissions are consistent with established University policies and procedures while conforming to federal, state, sponsor and university rules and regulations. Meets regularly with Principal Investigator (PIs) to determine the type of proposals that are being pursued. Ensures timely, compliant, and accurate ePRAF submission. Works closely with PI's to prepare agency and institutional forms for PIs. Provides strategic advice to PIs for budget development. Develops budgets for PIs for application clearance and submissions. Provides complete assistance to PIs throughout proposal routing system process at the department/college level. Develops budget revisions in collaboration with Office of Research and PIs. Submits proposals to agencies electronically as necessary. Maintains communications with granting agencies for appropriate processing of proposals. Works with Office of Research personnel to interpret sponsor requirements and ensure compliance with established policies. Ensures a high level of customer service performance and achievement of quality and timely assistance to faculty with the proposal submission process in a deadline driven environment. Provides correct documentation to the Post Award Department in order to activate projects on PantherSoft. Conducts reviews of contracts and awards in accordance with established policies and procedures prior to execution and/or acceptance by the authorized institutional official. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree and one (1) year of related experience; OR five (5) years of related experience; OR an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience. Desired Qualifications Grant and/or relevant experience pertaining to sponsored programs. Knowledge of Contract Development and Administration Principles & Practices. Knowledge of 2 CFR Part 200 (Uniform Guidance). Job Category Administrative Advertised Salary $56,014.60 Work Schedule Begin time: 8:30 AM End time: 5:00 PM Pre-Employment Requirements Criminal Background Check Other Information Ability to work flexible hours as needed. Clery Notice In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the University Police department at Florida International University provides information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three (3) calendar years. 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